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Groat vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Groat and Cauliflower

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Groat covers your daily need of Copper 118% more than Cauliflower.
  • Groat has 15 times more Magnesium than Cauliflower. While Groat has 231mg of Magnesium, Cauliflower has only 15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat and Cauliflower, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +423.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1440%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +788.9%
Contains more Copper +2720.5%
Contains more Manganese +738.7%
Contains more Selenium +1283.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +423.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1440%
Contains more Phosphorus +688.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +788.9%
Contains more Copper +2720.5%
Contains more Manganese +738.7%
Contains more Selenium +1283.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +590.1%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +1338.6%
Contains more Other +176.3%
Contains more Water +844.3%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +590.1%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +1338.6%
Contains more Other +176.3%
Contains more Water +844.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3251.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3251.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 2.97g Groat
Protein 13.25g 1.92g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.28g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 4.97g Groat
Calories 343kcal 25kcal Groat
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Groat
Fiber 10g 2g Groat
Calcium 18mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 2.2mg 0.42mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 15mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 44mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 299mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 30mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.27mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.039mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.155mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 0.6µg Groat
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.05mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.06mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.507mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.667mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.184mg Groat
Folate 30µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.02mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.076mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.071mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.106mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.217mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.02mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.065mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.125mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.056mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.034g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.031g Groat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Cauliflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Groat
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.